Deals
LDC, the UK mid-market private equity firm, has completed a minority investment in equestrian brand LeMieux. The terms of LDC’s investment have not been disclosed.
LeMieux’s products are globally recognised for their quality, durability, technical performance, and design. Originally known for its saddle pads, the brand has since expanded its range into most areas of equestrian equipment, as well as premium rider wear and accessories, creating a signature LeMieux look and colour story. The brand is sold via over 500 traditional and online retailers in 69 countries and increasingly through its own website. LeMieux’s products are the choice of world
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, owner and operator of 389 IKEA stores and e-commerce in 32 countries, has invested close to GBP12 million in location technology what3words. The investment will be used to launch the company in new international markets while continuing to develop partners within the e-commerce and logistics sector.
Around the world, billions of people live without an address or an address that is not fit for purpose. what3words has created an innovative solution to the problem of poor and inaccurate addressing which is a problem in both developing and developed countries alike. Countries rely
Flynn Restaurant Group (Flynn), one of the largest franchise operators in America, has acquired 937 Pizza Hut and 194 Wendy’s locations throughout the US from Kansas City-based NPC International.
With a portfolio that already includes leading brands like Applebee’s, Panera Bread, Taco Bell and Arby’s, the newly acquired Pizza Hut and Wendy’s restaurants will further Flynn’s goal of diversification between premier brands and segments within the restaurant industry. The transaction was supported by long-term partners Main Post Partners (Main Post) and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’).
Flynn Restaurant Group will nearly double its restaurant count as
Utilis, a pioneer of satellite-based infrastructure intelligence, has raised USD6 million from Beringea, a transatlantic venture capital firm, which will be used to accelerate the growth of its data-driven analytics enabling the detection of water leaks and infrastructure asset management.
Utilis was founded in 2013 by Lauren Guy, a scientist focused on atmospheric physics and dynamics studying the ability of space-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data to detect underground water on Mars. The patented algorithm developed through this research has underpinned the development of the Utilis solution, harnessing satellites to spot underground leaks in water supplies around the world. Utilis
Funds advised by Apax are to acquire Rodenstock Group (Rodenstock), a manufacturer of premium ophthalmic lenses, from Compass Partners.
Founded in 1877, Rodenstock has been a global leader in prescription lenses for over 140 years, with a strong track record of innovative product development and market leading technologies. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Rodenstock employs around 4,900 people worldwide and is represented by sales subsidiaries and distribution partners in more than 85 countries. Rodenstock has a strong and growing pipeline of innovation; its patented DNEye Pro technology stands at the core of its business strategy and made Rodenstock the first company
Personal money app Ziglu has raised nearly GBP900,000 through Angel Investment Network, as part of a GBP6.1 million seed round.
Ziglu, founded by Mark Hipperson, bridges the worlds of cash and crypto by providing safe, simple access to cryptocurrencies fully integrated with a GBP account and Mastercard debit card.
The raise took just three months and alongside the amount raised via AIN, this round also helped Ziglu raise more and at a higher valuation than Revolut or Monzo at a similar stage. The funding will be used to fund technology and product development, user acquisition and international expansion.
Queen’s Park Equity (QPE) portfolio company DCSL Software has acquired GuideSmiths Limited. The acquisition enables DCSL to offer an enhanced range of capabilities to clients, doubles the workforce and expands the Group internationally. The business will rebrand as DCSL GuideSmiths.
DCSL, a software development and digital transformation specialist, has doubled to a team to more than 250 across six locations in the UK and Europe and has a combined turnover of over GBP20 million. The business, which delivered 40 per cent revenue growth in 2020 under the continued leadership of CEO Nick Thompson, has further ambitious plans for both strong
Omnio, a specialist in Banking-as-a-Service, has launched a EUR30 million funding round led by pan-European venture fund GrayBella Capital.
Mitratech, a provider of legal and compliance software, has secured a strategic investment from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’).
Following completion of the transaction, Hg, a leading global software investor and the majority investor in Mitratech since 2017, will retain a minority interest, while TA Associates will sell its minority investment in the business.
With Mitratech’s proven portfolio of end-to-end solutions, organisations worldwide are able to implement best practices and standardise processes across all lines of business to automate activities of the corporate legal department, help organisations manage legal complexity, and stay compliant with an ever-changing landscape
GripAble, a London based start-up digitising upper limb rehabilitation from hospital to home, has close a GBP1.6 million pre-series A funding round.
The new funding officially kicks off the company’s Series A fundraise which will close in Q3 2021. GripAble will use these initial funds to further scale its industry leading assessment and training platform throughout the UK and Europe, preparing for its upcoming US market launch.
The funding will also facilitate the delivery of its digitally led, remote patient engagement platform which collects empirical data on adherence and persistence, as well as objective data on rehabilitation outcomes to
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